alexandra coghlan
Bio
Alexandra is the classical music critic of the New Statesman, and has written on arts for The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, Prospect, Gramophone, Opera Now, The Oxford Times and The Monthly. She was formerly Performing Arts Editor at Time Out, Sydney. She writes about classical music, theatre and film for theartsdesk.
Articles By Alexandra Coghlan
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Andsnes, Oslo Philharmonic, Petrenko, Barbican review – poli...
The Oslo Philharmonic finished its centenary tour of Europe at the Barbican last night with ample proof that it consistently delivers one of the...
Concerto/Enigma Variations/Raymonda Act III, Royal Ballet re...
As a mood-lifter, it’s hard to beat the opening of Concerto. Against a primrose sky, figures in daffodil, tangerine and brick form...
Imogen Cooper 70th Birthday Concert, Wigmore Hall review - o...
There are now two septuagenarians playing Schubert at a...
Kiefer Sutherland, Shepherd's Bush Empire review - acto...
There’s no getting around it – it’s very surreal indeed to be in the Shepherd’s Bush Empire and see an eye-wateringly famous movie and TV star...
The Troubles: A Secret History, BBC Four, finale review - pe...
This terrifying but gripping BBC Four series about...
Vassa, Almeida Theatre review - delayed opening doesn't...
Even the mighty Almeida is allowed the...
The British Tribe Next Door, Channel 4 review - risible cult...
What’s the most ridiculous programme that Channel 4 has...
The Best Plays in London
London is the theatre capital of the world, with more than 50 playhouses offering theatrical entertainment. From the mighty National Theatre to...
CD: James Blunt - Once Upon a Mind
James Blunt loves to joke about how gloomy his songs are and he says Once Upon a Mind...
Lungs, Old Vic review - deluxe casting and slick delivery
Playing our monarch and her husband in The Crown has made actors...